Chairman. The gentleman is in error as to the motion being a subsidiary one. It is a main motion introducing the subject to the assembly since the resolution is not pending. Are you ready for the question? [No response.] As many as are in favor of the amendment say Aye. Those opposed say No. There being two-thirds in favor of the amendment, it is adopted, and no subsidiary motions are in order except to postpone indefinitely and to amend.
Mr. E. I move the adoption of the following resolution, "Resolved, That rural schoolhouses should be used as social centers." [Seconded, and the resolution is handed to the chairman.]
Chairman. It has been moved and seconded to adopt the following resolution [reads the resolution].
Mr. F. I move to add the words, "in so far as such use does not interfere with the uses for which they were designed." [Seconded.]
Chairman. It is moved and seconded to add to the resolution the words [repeats the words]. Are you ready for the question? [No response.] As many as are in favor of the amendment say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the amendment is adopted. The question now is on the resolution as amended, which is, "Resolved, That rural schoolhouses should be used as social centers in so far as such use does not interfere with the uses for which they were designed."[1]
- ↑ If a member rises to claim the floor when the question is stated, the chairman should not ask, "Are you ready for the question?"
